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SAG-AFTRA remains "frustratingly far apart" from major game companies
SAG-AFTRA remains "frustratingly far apart" from major game companies
SAG-AFTRA - the union that represents 160,000 actors, voiceover artists, and other media professionals - has issued an …
May 30, 2025
ZeniMax QA workers to strike over concerns about return to office mandate and outsourcing
ZeniMax QA workers to strike over concerns about return to office mandate and outsourcing
Hundreds of employees from ZeniMax Studios are striking today in response to its remote work policy and outsourcing of …
Nov. 13, 2024
Don't Nod workers to strike on November 8
Don't Nod workers to strike on November 8
Don't Nod workers are due to go on strike this Friday (November 8, 2024), following the announcement of the studio's re…
Nov. 6, 2024
Activision Blizzard QA staff walk out over return to office mandate
Activision Blizzard QA staff walk out over return to office mandate
Workers from Activision Blizzard's QA department in Eden Prairie, Minnesota have walked out in protest against the firm…
Oct. 30, 2024
SAG-AFTRA says "more than 120 games from 49 companies" have signed agreements
SAG-AFTRA says "more than 120 games from 49 companies" have signed agreements
The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has confirmed that as it prep…
Oct. 23, 2024
Ubisoft Milan joins Ubisoft France strike over return to office
Ubisoft Milan joins Ubisoft France strike over return to office
Ubisoft Milan has called for a one-day strike in solidarity with Ubisoft France.
Oct. 18, 2024
International Federation of Actors declares support for SAG-AFTRA strike
International Federation of Actors declares support for SAG-AFTRA strike
The International Federation of Actors (FIA) has declared its support for the SAG-AFTRA video game strike.
Oct. 17, 2024
French union urges Don't Nod workers to strike over layoffs and "reorganisation plan"
French union urges Don't Nod workers to strike over layoffs and "reorganisation plan"
The French union that represents employees at Don't Nod is calling for workers to strike in response to a "reorganisati…
Oct. 17, 2024
700+ Ubisoft France staff walk out on a three-day strike in dispute over home working and pay
700+ Ubisoft France staff walk out on a three-day strike in dispute over home working and pay
Over 700 Ubisoft France staff have walked out on a three-day strike in a dispute over home working and pay.
Oct. 16, 2024
SAG-AFTRA resumes negotiations with video games companies
SAG-AFTRA resumes negotiations with video games companies
Update: In a statement to GamesIndustry.biz, SAG-AFTRA confirmed: "The strike continues, we will be picketing at Warner…
Oct. 15, 2024
Ubisoft workers urged to strike in October over return to office
Ubisoft workers urged to strike in October over return to office
Ubisoft's France-based workers are being called to take part in a three-day strike next month over a dispute around the…
Sept. 26, 2024
SAG-AFTRA calls strike against League of Legends, files unfair labour practice against Formosa
SAG-AFTRA calls strike against League of Legends, files unfair labour practice against Formosa
Update: Riot Games says it has "nothing to do with the complaint mentioned in SAG-AFTRA's press release."
Sept. 24, 2024